implicative in a sentence
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Definition
Implicative refers to something that suggests or indicates a deeper meaning or implication beyond its literal expression, particularly in language or statements.
Sample Sentences
- The implicative nature of his statement suggested that there was more going on than met the eye.
- In linguistics, an implicative verb can change the meaning of a sentence depending on its context.
- The research findings were implicative of a deeper social issue that needed to be addressed.
- Her smile was implicative of her true feelings, even though she tried to hide them.
- Understanding the implicative structure of the argument helped clarify the underlying assumptions.